Conceptual second-generation lunar equipment
Abstract
The spring 1990 Introduction to Design class was asked to conceptually design second-generation lunar vehicles and equipment as a semester design project. The basic assumption made in designing second-generation lunar vehicles and equipment was that a network of permanent lunar bases already existed. The designs were to facilitate the transportation of personnel and materials. The eight topics to choose from included flying vehicles, ground-based vehicles, robotic arms, and life support systems. Two teams of two or three members competed on each topic and results were exhibited at a formal presentation. A clean-propellant powered lunar flying transport vehicle, an extra-vehicular activity life support system, a pressurized lunar rover for greater distances, and a robotic arm design project are discussed.
- Publication:
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USRA, Proceedings of the 6th Annual Summer Conference: NASA/USRA University Advanced Design Program
- Pub Date:
- November 1990
- Bibcode:
- 1990usra.proc...53.
- Keywords:
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- Life Support Systems;
- Lunar Bases;
- Lunar Flying Vehicles;
- Lunar Surface Vehicles;
- Robot Arms;
- Transport Vehicles;
- Distance;
- Personnel;
- Transportation;
- Lunar and Planetary Exploration